The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date is sometimes the overlooked smaller brother of the Datejust, at 34mm it's a compact utility watch that serves many purposes. This particular reference 15200 from 2002 presents itself as an ideal choice for a daily timepiece. It features a sapphire crystal, a date window at 3 o'clock with a quickset function, a smooth polished bezel, an Oyster bracelet, and operates with the iconic Caliber. 3135 automatic movement.
Condition Report:
Overall, the watch is in excellent condition and has been recently serviced by a local watchmaker (2021) ready for its new owner. The silver dial is in excellent condition with minimal wear present, applied stick hour markers are present. Around the exterior of the numerals is minute track with even lume plops which glow in low light conditions. Positioned at 3 o'clock is the date window, and just below the 6 o'clock marker, you'll find the tagline 'Swiss Made'. The sapphire crystal is unblemished with only some dust near the cyclops, it is a welcomed update to this 5-digit reference.
The 34mm case is in excellent condition, bearing only minor hairline scratches and minor wear on the lugs. Even after a minor polish, the case edges remain crisp and well-defined. The crown, located at 3 o'clock, can be wound smoothly and operates without any resistance - there is also the ability to set the date with the quickset function. The 78350 slim Oyster bracelet features '557B' endlinks and it exhibits a little to no sag. It accommodates wrists sizes up to 7.75" with its full links. Finally, the watch's "Y" serial number, indicates a production date of 2002 whilst the watch was sold in 2005. The watch is accompanied with its original papers, service papers, Rolex wallet, Oyster booklet, translation booklet, COSC swing tag and serial swing tag.